ASI Air Carrier Operations Oversight

Question 1

Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) issued to an air carrier under 14 CFR Part 121 are valid for how long?

Accepted Answer

Until surrendered, suspended, or revoked

Answer

OpSpecs have no expiration date and remain valid until the FAA suspends or revokes them, or the certificate holder surrenders them.

Question 2

Under 14 CFR Part 117, what is the maximum cumulative flight time permitted for a Part 121 pilot in any 672 consecutive hours?

Accepted Answer

100 hours

Answer

14 CFR §117.11(b) limits flight time to 100 hours in any 672 consecutive hours to control cumulative pilot fatigue.

Question 3

During an en route inspection, an ASI discovers the captain's first-class medical certificate expired 30 days ago. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Ground the aircraft and notify the Certificate-Holding District Office

Answer

An expired medical disqualifies the captain from serving as PIC; the ASI must ground the aircraft and notify the responsible CHDO for further action.

Question 4

Under 14 CFR Part 121, which document authorizes an air carrier to defer inoperative equipment and continue flight operations under specified conditions?

Accepted Answer

Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

Answer

The FAA-approved MEL specifies conditions and repair intervals under which an aircraft may operate with certain inoperative items.

Question 5

The Principal Operations Inspector (POI) assigned to an air carrier under 14 CFR Part 121 is primarily responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Overseeing the carrier's flight operations program and ensuring regulatory compliance

Answer

The POI is the FAA's primary point of contact responsible for evaluating and overseeing an air carrier's flight operations to ensure regulatory compliance.

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

ASI Air Carrier Operations Oversight